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Overview |
UIC | UB | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
UIC | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
UIC | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UIC | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIC | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 32,099 students)
UIC vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or UB?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 55.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at UIC than University at Buffalo ($25,578.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than UB ($10,384 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 12.6% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,400 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than University of Illinois at Chicago (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 62.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($13,813 vs. $8,521)
UIC vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 81 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than UB (67.7%)
UIC vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or UB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UB and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $3,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/